Education

Wachstumsprogramm für Österreich - Sicherung von Zukunft, Wohlstand und Beschäftigung

Austria · National Council · 20 March 2002

Unselbständiger Entschließungsantrag der Abgeordneten Dr. Alfred Gusenbauer, Kolleginnen und Kollegen betreffend Maßnahmen zur Sicherung des Wirtschaftsstandortes Österreich, insbesondere durch Senkung der Lohn- und Einkommensteuer, Wiedereinführung des Investitionsbeitrages, Schaffung eines Stabilitätsfonds für die Erhaltung von kleinen und mittleren Unternehmen, Ausbau der Verkehrsinfrastruktur, Verstärkung der Investitionen für Forschung, Entwicklung und Bildung, vor allem für Experten der Informationstechnologien, Verstärkung der Arbeitsmarktprogramme und Verzicht auf Privatisierung weiterer ÖIAG-Betriebe

projet de loi relatif à la rémunération au titre du prêt en bibliothèque et renforçant la protection sociale des auteurs

France · Senate · 20 March 2002

40 Mr. S. Ryan asked the Minister for Education and Science the details of all major school capital projects which have been approved since January 2002; and the total funding approved in each case. [9232/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 March 2002

40 Mr. S. Ryan asked the Minister for Education and Science the details of all major school capital projects which have been approved since January 2002; and the total funding approved in each case. [9232/02]

39 Mr. Higgins (Dublin West) asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will make the necessary grants available for the refurbishment of Scoil Chiaráin, St. Canice's Road, Glasnevin. [4143/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 March 2002

39 Mr. Higgins (Dublin West) asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will make the necessary grants available for the refurbishment of Scoil Chiaráin, St. Canice's Road, Glasnevin. [4143/02]

38 Mrs. B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for Education and Science if his attention has been drawn to the continuing decline in the number of applications for science subjects in the 2002 CAO figures; and the steps he is taking to address this problem. [9189/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 March 2002

38 Mrs. B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for Education and Science if his attention has been drawn to the continuing decline in the number of applications for science subjects in the 2002 CAO figures; and the steps he is taking to address this problem. [9189/02]

37 Mr. Creed asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will publish a copy of his Department's contingency plan for supervision and substitution. [9216/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 March 2002

37 Mr. Creed asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will publish a copy of his Department's contingency plan for supervision and substitution. [9216/02]

35 Mr. U. Burke asked the Minister for Education and Science when he will approve and fund the provision of a new national school for Killimor Ballinasloe, County Galway. [9184/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 March 2002

35 Mr. U. Burke asked the Minister for Education and Science when he will approve and fund the provision of a new national school for Killimor Ballinasloe, County Galway. [9184/02]

34 Mr. Creed asked the Minister for Education and Science the long-term consequences for the education system arising from the protracted dispute between the ASTI and the Government; and the initiative he plans to attempt to resolve the dispute. [9377/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 March 2002

34 Mr. Creed asked the Minister for Education and Science the long-term consequences for the education system arising from the protracted dispute between the ASTI and the Government; and the initiative he plans to attempt to resolve the dispute. [9377/02]

33 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Education and Science his views on recent reports that the Society of St. Vincent de Paul is frequently requested to provide financial assistance to families who need a psychological assessment for a child; whether this is acceptable; his further views on whether the current 2% limit imposed on schools for funding from his Department militates against schools in disadvantaged areas where a far higher percentage of students would have difficulties; and if he will take urgent action to remove this inequity. [9231/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 March 2002

33 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Education and Science his views on recent reports that the Society of St. Vincent de Paul is frequently requested to provide financial assistance to families who need a psychological assessment for a child; whether this is acceptable; his further views on whether the current 2% limit imposed on schools for funding from his Department militates against schools in disadvantaged areas where a far higher percentage of students would have difficulties; and if he will take urgent action to remove this inequity. [9231/02]

32 Mr. Creed asked the Minister for Education and Science if his Department will move immediately to avail of a free site being offered by a developer in respect of a new primary school (details supplied) in County Cork and thereby save the taxpayer approximately ?1 million. [9376/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 March 2002

32 Mr. Creed asked the Minister for Education and Science if his Department will move immediately to avail of a free site being offered by a developer in respect of a new primary school (details supplied) in County Cork and thereby save the taxpayer approximately ?1 million. [9376/02]

40 Mr. S. Ryan asked the Minister for Education and Science the details of all major school capital projects which have been approved since January 2002; and the total funding approved in each case. [9232/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 March 2002

40 Mr. S. Ryan asked the Minister for Education and Science the details of all major school capital projects which have been approved since January 2002; and the total funding approved in each case. [9232/02]

39 Mr. Higgins (Dublin West) asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will make the necessary grants available for the refurbishment of Scoil Chiaráin, St. Canice's Road, Glasnevin. [4143/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 March 2002

39 Mr. Higgins (Dublin West) asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will make the necessary grants available for the refurbishment of Scoil Chiaráin, St. Canice's Road, Glasnevin. [4143/02]

38 Mrs. B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for Education and Science if his attention has been drawn to the continuing decline in the number of applications for science subjects in the 2002 CAO figures; and the steps he is taking to address this problem. [9189/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 March 2002

38 Mrs. B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for Education and Science if his attention has been drawn to the continuing decline in the number of applications for science subjects in the 2002 CAO figures; and the steps he is taking to address this problem. [9189/02]

37 Mr. Creed asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will publish a copy of his Department's contingency plan for supervision and substitution. [9216/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 March 2002

37 Mr. Creed asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will publish a copy of his Department's contingency plan for supervision and substitution. [9216/02]

35 Mr. U. Burke asked the Minister for Education and Science when he will approve and fund the provision of a new national school for Killimor Ballinasloe, County Galway. [9184/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 March 2002

35 Mr. U. Burke asked the Minister for Education and Science when he will approve and fund the provision of a new national school for Killimor Ballinasloe, County Galway. [9184/02]

34 Mr. Creed asked the Minister for Education and Science the long-term consequences for the education system arising from the protracted dispute between the ASTI and the Government; and the initiative he plans to attempt to resolve the dispute. [9377/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 March 2002

34 Mr. Creed asked the Minister for Education and Science the long-term consequences for the education system arising from the protracted dispute between the ASTI and the Government; and the initiative he plans to attempt to resolve the dispute. [9377/02]

33 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Education and Science his views on recent reports that the Society of St. Vincent de Paul is frequently requested to provide financial assistance to families who need a psychological assessment for a child; whether this is acceptable; his further views on whether the current 2% limit imposed on schools for funding from his Department militates against schools in disadvantaged areas where a far higher percentage of students would have difficulties; and if he will take urgent action to remove this inequity. [9231/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 March 2002

33 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Education and Science his views on recent reports that the Society of St. Vincent de Paul is frequently requested to provide financial assistance to families who need a psychological assessment for a child; whether this is acceptable; his further views on whether the current 2% limit imposed on schools for funding from his Department militates against schools in disadvantaged areas where a far higher percentage of students would have difficulties; and if he will take urgent action to remove this inequity. [9231/02]

32 Mr. Creed asked the Minister for Education and Science if his Department will move immediately to avail of a free site being offered by a developer in respect of a new primary school (details supplied) in County Cork and thereby save the taxpayer approximately ?1 million. [9376/02]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 March 2002

32 Mr. Creed asked the Minister for Education and Science if his Department will move immediately to avail of a free site being offered by a developer in respect of a new primary school (details supplied) in County Cork and thereby save the taxpayer approximately ?1 million. [9376/02]

To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to provide assistance to the State of Maryland and the State of Louisiana for implementation of a program to eradicate or control nutria and restore marshland damaged by nutria.

United States · United States Congress · 20 March 2002

Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to provide financial assistance to the State of Maryland for a program to implement measures to: (1) eradicate nutria in Maryland; (2) eradicate or control nutria in other States; and (3) restore marshland damaged by nutria. Directs the Secretary to require that the program consist of management, research, and public education activities carried out in accordance with a the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service document entitled "Eradication Strategies for Nutria in the Chesapeake and Delaware Bay Watersheds."

To improve mathematics and science instruction in elementary and secondary schools by authorizing the Secretary of Education to make grants for regional workshops designed to permit educators to share successful strategies for such instruction.

United States · United States Congress · 20 March 2002

Authorizes the Secretary of Education to make one-year grants for regional workshops and follow-up training designed to permit sharing of successful strategies for improving mathematics and science instruction in elementary and secondary schools. Makes eligible for such grants partnerships described under the Mathematics and Science Partnerships program of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, as amended by the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (Public Law 107-110). Includes strategies for carrying out activities under such program among those to be shared under this Act. Provides for such sharing by educators, administrators responsible for professional or curriculum development, and faculty of teacher training departments of institutions of higher education.

Education for the 21st Century (E-21) Act

United States · United States Congress · 20 March 2002

Education for the 21st Century (E-21) Act - Establishes assistance programs for: (1) middle school computer literacy; and (2) high-quality educational software for all schools. Authorizes the Secretary of Education to award grants to States (especially those with a priority on training middle school teachers) that integrate into the State curriculum the goal of making all middle school graduates in the State technologically literate. Requires use of such grants for teacher training in technology, particularly teachers in elementary, middle, and secondary schools who become technology leaders serving as experts and training other teachers. Authorizes the Secretary to award competitive grants for students at secondary schools and institutions of higher education (IHEs) to work with IHE faculty, software developers, and experts in educational technology in developing high-quality educational software and Internet websites. Directs the Secretary to recognize outstanding software and websites developed with such assistance that focus on core curriculum areas, especially: (1) for the first year of awards, mathematics, science, and reading; and (2) for the second and third years of awards, again mathematics, science, and reading, but also social studies, the humanities, and the arts. Requires: (1) such recognized educational software to be made available to local educational agencies for free downloading from the Department of Education's Internet website; and (2) such recognized Internet websites to be accessible to any World Wide Web user.

Arts Education Advancement Act of 2002

United States · United States Congress · 20 March 2002

Arts Education Advancement Act of 2002 - Amends the National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities Act of 1965 to require, when appropriations for the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) exceed a certain level, that all of the excess funds be used for the arts education program. (Current law requires the use of only half such excess NEA funds for arts education, and allows the NEA to use a greater amount for other purposes before such set-aside for arts education is triggered.) Requires half the funds for the arts education program in any fiscal year to be used in formal systems of elementary and secondary education.

Historic Schools Preservation Act

United States · United States Congress · 20 March 2002

Historic Schools Preservation Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Education to carry out a pilot program for historic schools preservation. Authorizes program grants to up to ten States for subgrants to local educational agencies singly or in consortium, or in partnership with nonprofit organizations or local businesses. Requires use of such funds to: (1) conduct independent assessments of the cost of renovating historic school structures; or (2) evaluate whether to renovate such structures rather than build new ones.

Living Equitably: Grandparents Aiding Children and Youth Act

United States · United States Congress · 20 March 2002

Living Equitably: Grandparents Aiding Children and Youth Act - Directs the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to carry out demonstration programs to provide: (1) intergenerational family housing in connection with the supportive housing program; and (2) section 8 rental assistance to grandparent-headed or relative-headed covered families. Makes such covered families eligible for the following programs: (1) family unification assistance under the United States Housing Act of 1937; (2) cottage housing opportunity units under the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act; and (3) fair housing initiatives program education, and outreach under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1987. Amends the Department of Housing and Urban Development Act to provide Department of Housing and Urban Development personnel with training respecting covered family issues.

Agua Fria National Monument Technical Corrections Act of 2002

United States · United States Congress · 20 March 2002

Agua Fria National Monument Technical Corrections Act of 2002 - Directs the Secretary of the Interior, through the Bureau of Land Management, to modify: (1) the boundaries of the Agua Fria National Monument to exclude specified parcels of public and private land; and (2) the Monument's western boundary to be at least 400 feet east of the existing Arizona State Department of Transportation right-of-way. Bars the use of the National Park Service or the Fish and Wildlife Service to administer the Monument. Requires the Secretary to: (1) review the interim management policy for the administration of the Monument; and (2) develop a plan for its long-range management. Establishes the Agua Fria National Monument Advisory Committee. Requires the Secretary to: (1) allow hunting, trapping, and fishing on lands and waters within the Monument; (2) continue to allow the use of motorized vehicles on designated roads and trails; (3) allow the use of non-motorized, wheeled game carriers for the removal of downed big game; and (4) permit livestock grazing. Declares that the designation of the Monument by Presidential Proclamation 7263 of January 11, 2000, and the enactment of this Act shall preclude the use by the President of the authority provided in the Antiquities Act to expand by presidential proclamation its boundaries to include any other Federal lands. Directs the Secretary to submit to the President a study containing recommendations regarding any boundary changes to the Monument that would enhance protection of the archaeological resources or expand opportunities for public education and scientific research concerning these resources.

Pet Safety and Protection Act

United States · United States Congress · 20 March 2002

Pet Safety and Protection Act - Amends the Animal Welfare Act regarding sources of research facility dogs and cats, to prohibit a research facility from using, or a person (as defined by this Act) from selling or donating, a dog or cat for research or education purposes that was not obtained from specified dealers, public pounds, owners, or Department of Agriculture-licensed research facilities. Establishes monetary penalties for related violations.

Afghanistan Freedom Support Act of 2002

United States · United States Congress · 19 March 2002

Afghanistan Freedom Support Act of 2002 - Authorizes the President to provide assistance for Afghanistan through 2004 for the following activities: (1) urgent humanitarian needs; (2) repatriation and resettlement of refugees and internally displaced persons; (3) counternarcotics efforts; (4) reestablishment of food security, rehabilitation of the agriculture sector, improvement in health conditions, and the reconstruction of basic infrastructure; (5) reestablishment of Afghanistan as a viable nation-state through support for the development and expansion of democratic and market-based institutions; and (6) support for the establishment of a market economy, private financial institutions, the development of a telecommunications infrastructure, and trade and commercial links. Earmarks funds for assistance in the major opium producing regions, including areas within the Badakshan, Helmand, and Qandahar provinces. Urges the President to: (1) designate within the Department of State a coordinator for such assistance and U.S. interests in Afghanistan; and (2) utilize the expertise of Afghan-Americans. Expresses the sense of Congress that, during the transition to fully representative government, the U.S. should support: (1) the development of a civilian-controlled and centrally-governed standing Afghanistan army that respects human rights; (2) the creation and training of a professional civilian police force that respects human rights; and (3) a multinational security force in Afghanistan. Authorizes the President to provide and direct the drawdown of defense articles and services and military education to the Government of Afghanistan. Makes other foreign countries or international organizations eligible for such assistance. Permits the provision of counter-narcotics, crime control, police training services and other specified support.

Opinion of Mr Advocate General Ruiz-Jarabo Colomer delivered on 19 March 2002. # Commission of the European Communities v Italian Republic. # Failure by a Member State to fulfil its obligations - Directive 92/51/EEC - System for the recognition of professional education and training - Ski monitor. # Case C-142/01.

European Union · Court of Justice of the European Union · 19 March 2002

Captain Jack Punches Memorial Act

United States · United States Congress · 18 March 2002

Captain Jack Punches Memorial Act - Amends the Veterans Education and Benefits Expansion Act of 2001 to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to furnish Government markers for the private cemetery graves of veterans dying on or after September 11, 2001 (currently December 27, 2001) who: (1) would have been eligible for burial in a national cemetery; or (2) would have been eligible for military retired or retainer pay except for not having attained 60 years of age.

Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2003 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for each of fiscal years 2004 through 2007.

United States · United States Congress · 15 March 2002

Sets forth the congressional budget for the Government for FY 2003, including the appropriate budgetary levels for FY 2004 through 2007. Lists recommended budgetary levels and amounts, for FY 2003 through 2007, with respect to: (1) Federal revenues; (2) new budget authority; (3) budget outlays; (4) on-budget deficits; (5) public debt; and (6) debt held by the public. Sets forth the appropriate levels of new budget authority and outlays for homeland security for FY 2003. Lists the appropriate levels of new budget authority and outlays for specified major functional categories for FY 2003 through 2007. Provides for certain reserve funds, including those for the war on terrorism, Medicare modernization and prescription drug coverage, special education, and highways and highway safety. Provides for certain contingency funds, including those for additional surpluses, accrual accounting, and reclassification of student accounts. Sets forth committee reconciliation instructions. Expresses the sense of Congress concerning combat of infectious diseases, asset building for the working poor, and Pacific Northwest salmon recovery. Expresses the sense of the House on federal employee pay, Medicare+Choice, and border security and anti-terrorism.

Cancelling Loans to Allow School Systems to Attract Classroom Teachers Act

United States · United States Congress · 13 March 2002

Cancelling Loans to Allow School Systems to Attract Classroom Teachers Act - Amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide for additional amounts of student loan forgiveness for certain teachers of: (1) mathematics and science in secondary schools; and (2) special education in elementary and secondary schools.

To repeal limitations under the Home Investment Partnerships Act on the percentage of the operating budget of an organization receiving assistance under such Act that may be funded under such Act.

United States · United States Congress · 13 March 2002

Amends the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act, with respect to housing education and organizational support assistance and other support for State and local housing strategies, to repeal the limitation of an affordable housing contract under such support programs to 20 percent of a contracting organization's operating budget.

General Aviation Industry Reparations Act of 2002

United States · United States Congress · 12 March 2002

General Aviation Industry Reparations Act of 2002 - Directs the President to take certain actions to compensate general aviation entities and their employees for economic injuries incurred by them as a result of the terrorist attacks on the United States on September 11, 2001, including to: (1) issue them federal credit instruments; and (2) compensate them and employees for direct losses incurred as a result of any Federal ground stop order or flight restrictions for a period of one week or more imposed in response to the increased security required by such attacks, as well as certain incremental losses, especially those incurred by employees of an entity receiving assistance who lost their jobs (other than for cause) as a result of such attacks. Authorizes the Air Transportation Stabilization Board to enter into agreements with one or more obligors to issue such instruments. Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to provide insurance or reinsurance, or reimbursement of insurance costs increases, to a general aviation entity against loss or damage arising from the operation of nonmilitary aircraft while in the United States. Authorizes the President to issue a Federal credit instrument to a general aviation entity if it has entered into a binding agreement to: (1) pay costs attributable to providing health insurance coverage for former and current employees who lost their jobs and coverage because of the terrorist attacks; and (2) maintain current health benefit and contribution levels for currently insured employees. Defines "general aviation entity" to mean any person (non-air carrier) that: (1) operates nonmilitary aircraft to conduct its primary business; (2) manufactures nonmilitary aircraft with a maximum seating capacity of fewer than 20 passengers, or aircraft parts to be used in such aircraft; (3) provides services necessary for nonmilitary operations; or (4) operates a nonprimary airport meeting certain criteria. Includes fixed based operators, flight schools, manufacturers of general aviation aircraft and products, persons engaged in nonscheduled aviation enterprises, and general aviation independent contractors.

Family Violence Prevention Act of 2002

United States · United States Congress · 12 March 2002

Family Violence Prevention Act of 2002 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to establish an Office of Family Violence within the Department of Health and Human Services. Directs the Office to coordinate intra-departmental family violence programs and develop a Federal family violence prevention Internet website. Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide for the establishment of five family violence research and education centers through grants or contracts with public and nonprofit private entities. Requires such centers to: (1) include both professional and public education; and (2) be linked to national, State, and local resources. Requires one center to be linked to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and another to the National Institute of Mental Health. Directs the Secretary to establish an advisory board to make recommendations concerning the centers' research agenda. Requires the Director to award grants to eligible entities, including healthcare delivery systems or training entities, to develop and disseminate family violence education and training curricula, programs, and strategies.

Tobacco Livelihood and Economic Assistance for our Farmers Act of 2002

United States · United States Congress · 12 March 2002

Tobacco Livelihood and Economic Assistance for Our Farmers Act of 2002 - Amends, and repeals, specified agricultural Acts to eliminate tobacco quota and price support programs, including no net cost provisions. Sets forth transition provisions, including provision of compensation to eligible quota holders. Continues Federal crop insurance for tobacco producers. Directs: (1) the Secretary of Agriculture to establish in the Department of Agriculture the Tobacco Quality Board; and (2) the Secretary of Health and Human Services (Secretary) to assess fees on tobacco product manufacturers and importers that sell tobacco products in U.S. domestic commerce. Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to extend Food and Drug Administration regulatory authority to tobacco products, with exceptions for certain health-or disease treatment-related uses. Sets forth provisions respecting: (1) adulterated and misbranded tobacco products; (2) required health information; (3) registration and recordkeeping; (4) control of tobacco products; (5) performance standards; (6) remedies; (7) premarket review; (8) judicial review; (9) reduced risk tobacco products; (10) access and marketing restrictions; and (11) mandatory disclosures. Amends the Federal Cigarette Labeling and Advertising Act and the Comprehensive Smokeless Tobacco Health Education Act of 1986, respectively, to revise cigarette and smokeless tobacco labeling and advertising warning provisions. Amends the Federal Cigarette Labeling and Advertising Act to direct the Secretary to determine whether cigarette labeling and advertising shall be required to provide tar, nicotine, and other smoke constituent information.

To repeal a scheduled increase in the fee charged by the Government National Mortgage Association for guarantee of mortgage-backed securities.

United States · United States Congress · 12 March 2002

Amends the Higher Education Amendments of 1998 to repeal the provision establishing a Government National Mortgage Association (Ginnie Mae) nine basis point mortgage guarantee fee. (Such fee would otherwise become effective as of October 1, 2004.)

Amendment of Decision 1999/311/EC on the third phase of Tempus III (cooperation scheme for higher education)

European Union · European Parliament · 11 March 2002

A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 with respect to the qualifications of foreign schools.

United States · United States Congress · 7 March 2002

Amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to revise requirements for the qualification of foreign medical or veterinary schools to participate in title IV part B Federal Family Education Loan Program. Exempts graduate medical schools or veterinary schools located outside the United States from a requirement that they be a public or other nonprofit institution in order to qualify. Retains certain requirements for foreign medical schools, but no longer applies these to foreign veterinary schools. Requires such foreign veterinary institutions, if they are not public or nonprofit, to have been certified by the Secretary of Education as eligible to participate in such program before October 1, 1999. Continues to require that such an institution's students complete their clinical training at an approved veterinary school located in the United States. (Current law applies the latter requirement to all foreign veterinary schools.)

Universal Prekindergarten Act

United States · United States Congress · 7 March 2002

Universal Prekindergarten Act - Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide grants to a designated State agency for development of universal prekindergaten programs for all children three, four, and five years old in the State. Requires the State to: (1) match Federal funds by at least 20 percent; and (2) submit a State plan to establish, coordinate, and implement a statewide universal prekindergarten program. Authorizes State agencies to set aside up to five percent of a grant for ongoing professional development activities for teachers and staff of prekindergarten programs that wish to participate.

Stronger Tobacco Warning Labels to Save Lives Act

United States · United States Congress · 7 March 2002

Stronger Tobacco Warning Labels to Save Lives Act - Amends the Federal Cigarette Labeling and Advertising Act and the Comprehensive Smokeless Tobacco Health Education Act of 1986 to make it unlawful for any person to manufacture, package, or import for sale or distribution within the United States any cigarettes or smokeless tobacco products unless the product package bears, in accordance with the specified requirements of this Act, a warning label on the upper portion of the front and back panels of the cigarette package or carton. Specifies label requirements for advertisements. Requires the rotation of labels for both packages and advertisements in accordance with a Federal Trade Commission approved plan.

Expressing the sense of the Congress supporting music education and Music in Our Schools Month.

United States · United States Congress · 7 March 2002

Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) quality music education in our schools and Music in Our Schools Month (March 2002) should be supported; (2) music educators should be recognized and commended for their concern and efforts; and (3) research to determine the extent to which music education contributes to the cognitive development of children should be encouraged.

Emergency Contraception Education Act

United States · United States Congress · 6 March 2002

Emergency Contraception Education Act - Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to develop and disseminate to the public information on emergency contraception. Requires that the Secretary, acting through the Administrator of the Health Resources and Services Administration, to develop and disseminate to health care providers information on emergency contraception. Requires that the information disseminated to health care providers include at a minimum: (1) information describing the use, safety, efficacy, and availability of emergency contraception; (2) a recommendation regarding its use in appropriate cases; and (3) information explaining how to obtain copies of information from the CDC.

Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2002

United States · United States Congress · 6 March 2002

Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2002 - Amends the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, the Public Health Service Act, and the Internal Revenue Code to prohibit health discrimination on the basis of genetic information or services. Defines genetic information as genetic tests of an individual or family member or occurrence of a disease or disorder in family members used to predict risk of disease in asymptomatic or undiagnosed individuals. Defines genetic services as health services provided for genetic education and counseling. Prohibits group health plans or health insurers offering group coverage from using genetic information to impose enrollment restrictions or adjust group premiums. Prohibits requests for genetic testing or results except as necessary for treatment, payment, or health care operations. Amends the Public Health Service Act to prohibit such discrimination in coverage offered in the individual market. Requires the Secretary of the Treasury to issue final regulations, coordinating with the Secretaries of Health and Human Services and Labor through an interagency memorandum of understanding. Makes it an unlawful employment practice for an employer, employment agency, labor organization, or training program to discriminate against an individual or deprive such individual of employment opportunities because of genetic information. Prohibits the collection of genetic information except where necessary to monitor the effects of toxic substances in the workplace when authorized by the employee, or as required by law. Requires genetic information to be treated as part of an individual's confidential medical record, limiting disclosure to the individual, the family, health researchers, or as required by law or court order. Grants enforcement powers to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

Emergency Contraception Education Act

United States · United States Congress · 6 March 2002

Emergency Contraception Education Act - Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), to develop and disseminate to the public information on emergency contraception. Requires that the Secretary, acting through the Administrator of the Health Resources and Services Administration, to develop and disseminate to health care providers information on emergency contraception. Requires that the information disseminated to health care providers include at a minimum: (1) information describing the use, safety, efficacy, and availability of emergency contraception; (2) a recommendation regarding its use in appropriate cases; and (3) information explaining how to obtain copies of information from the CDC.

Seafood Safety and Mercury Screening Act of 2002

United States · United States Congress · 6 March 2002

Seafood Safety and Mercury Screening Act of 2002 - Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to: (1) provide that seafood containing an unsafe quantity of methyl mercury shall be deemed to be adulterated; (2) require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a tolerance for methyl mercury in seafood based on a scientific analysis of the health risks attributable to such substance; and (3) deem unsafe any seafood containing methyl mercury over the tolerance limits. Requires the Secretary to ensure that there is a reasonable certainty that no harm will result to pregnant women, infants, and children from aggregate exposure to methyl mercury. Directs the Secretary to: (1) establish a sampling system to determine the extent of tolerance compliance; (2) design and implement a related public education program; (3) develop national and regional methyl mercury advisories; and (4) consider certain findings of the National Academy of Sciences regarding the Environmental Protection Agency's recommended level for methyl mercury.

Communication from the Commission to the Council and the European Parliament on education and training in the context of poverty reduction in developing countries

European Union · European Commission · 6 March 2002

To establish the Silver Scholarship program to provide transferable educational awards to individuals 55 years of age and older who perform certain volunteer services.

United States · United States Congress · 4 March 2002

Amends the National and Community Service Act of 1990 by establishing the Silver Scholarship program which provides $1,000 scholarships to individuals 55 years of age and older who perform certain volunteer services. Directs The Chief Executive Officer to establish: (1) criteria and priorities for awarding both the scholarships and grants; and (2) the types of volunteer services that may receive credit toward a scholarship.

Autonomie der Universitäten

Austria · National Council · 28 February 2002

Mündliche Anfrage des Abgeordneten Dr. Kurt Grünewald (GRÜNE) an die Bundesministerin für Bildung, Wissenschaft und Kultur Elisabeth Gehrer betreffend Autonomie der Universitäten <br><br>Wieso vermitteln Sie der Öffentlichkeit ein Bild hoher Zustimmung zur Regelung der Autonomie der Universitäten, obwohl mehr als 80% der Stellungnahmen ablehnend sind?

Vollrechtsfähigkeit der Universitäten

Austria · National Council · 28 February 2002

Mündliche Anfrage des Abgeordneten Mag. Dr. Udo Grollitsch (F) an die Bundesministerin für Bildung, Wissenschaft und Kultur Elisabeth Gehrer betreffend Vollrechtsfähigkeit der Universitäten <br><br>Inwieweit erkennen Sie im Zuge der aktuellen Reformdiskussion mit den Universitäten, dass auch diese die Vollrechtsfähigkeit als logische Fortentwicklung des UOG 93 sehen?

Maßnahmen für die Steigerung der Anfägerstudienplätze an Fachhochschulen

Austria · National Council · 28 February 2002

Mündliche Anfrage der Abgeordneten Dr. Gertrude Brinek (ÖVP) an die Bundesministerin für Bildung, Wissenschaft und Kultur Elisabeth Gehrer betreffend Maßnahmen für die Steigerung der Anfängerstudienplätze an Fachhochschulen <br><br>Welche Maßnahmen sind für die Steigerung der Anfängerstudienplätze an Fachhochschulen im Studienjahr 2002/2003 geplant?